Overview

So what exactly goes in a degree in Engineering Design at The University of Alabama at Birmingham? For one, our program includes a 15-hour engineering design and innovation core as the backbone to your education. It’s a three-course progression in engineering design as well as a two-semester capstone project. Plus we’re going to load your noodle up with all the fundamental math, science, physics, and engineering skills that you’ll need to embark on your career. Finally, you’ll choose an engineering focus for your minor. You can also choose a second minor in another engineering concentration or any one of our approved minors.

Key Facts

From 2017 to 2018, the UAB School of Engineering had a big increase in research award funding, from $7.5 million to more than $16.7 million — a 122 percent increase over 12 months.
Students may receive credit toward a master’s degree while earning their engineering design degree through UAB’s fast-track option.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Calculus
General Physics
Mechanics of Solids
Statics
Electrical Circuits
Computer Methods in Engineering
Engineering Graphics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

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Priority Consideration deadlines. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

Industrial Design View 90 other Bachelors in Industrial Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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General requirements

Submit your official ACT or SAT scores. Test scores included on an official high school transcript or submitted directly from ACT or College Board are considered official for admission purposes. UAB does not “superscore” ACT or SAT results; your highest composite score will be considered.
Submit your PreACT or PSAT score in lieu of an ACT or SAT if you were unable to take the ACT or SAT. Score reports may be uploaded in the application portal.
a completed application;
a nonrefundable $40 application fee;
official proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language);
official transcripts*. All documents must be sent in English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

30630 USD / year

≈ 30630 USD / year
Out-of-State

28140 USD / year

≈ 28140 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 USD / month

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